Both programs have their own advantages and disadvantages so the answer would largely depend on what you want from your MBA. The DCP program of IMT Ghaziabad is a very unique course where students get to study at a partner (foreign) B-School and have a compulsory international immersion program. In terms of placements opportunity, I don’t believe they are doing anything exceptional as regards to the fee they are charging for this partcilaur course but if you want to explore universities abroad you could definitely join IMT for their DCP program.
Their flagship PGDM program is a 2 years full-time residential program where you will have to choose your elective at the start of your second year and you’ll also be given a chance to fill out the application for the student exchange program. PGDM should be your obvious choice if you’re given both option and you’re not adamant about living in Dubai.
That largely depends on the number of students that are waitlisted for that particular course and whether it was on your preference list or not in your application form. IMT gives about a week to pay the acceptance fee making the whole process very prompt. But you could always mail the admission office about changing your program and adjusting your paid fee towards that course.
It is not justified to compare IRMA and MICA to other top business schools because they are in their own different league. MICA is a business school that specializes in advertising and has a well-known name in that field. When it comes to IMT G, it doesn't focus on just one part, but instead takes a more general method. IMT G is a well-known and respected name in the Marketing world. IMT G is one of the few business schools that has mastered the art of stealth marketing in every way, from the quality of its alumni to the profiles of its teachers.
But MICA is the best place to go if you really want to learn about advertising. If you already know you want to work in advertising, you should go for MICA. But if that's not true, I don't think there's anything to discuss about.You should think of an option that gives you general management or a more all-around method instead of one that is very specialized.
NMIMS is a reputable business school, and they are one of the few places in Mumbai that offer a 2-year part-time MBA program. The college is well organized, and facilities are at par, you will get to learn from the best people in the business.
Generally also to specialize in finance and banking, NMIMS Mumbai is a great option. It has a great Finance faculty. In general NMIMS placements are better. During the recruitment drive for 2022, students got a CTC of about INR 23.07 LPA on average. CRISIL, HDFC Bank, EY, Goldman Sachs, and other big companies often send recruiters to the college drive. Because the class sizes are small, every student gets a good chance during placements.
IMT DCP Ghaziabad is better than TAPMI for PGDM MBA. It has a better faculty base compared to TAPMI. The student and faculty ratio is relatively better. IMT DCP is a multi-country program and offers management education at a global level. This course includes super specialized tracks such as International Trade & Logistics, Advanced Quantitative Finance, and International Business & Marketing.
IMT Ghaziabad placement record of 2022 shows the average package to be INR 15.28 LPA.
IT at IMT has an advantage because its batches are tiny. The disadvantage is that few IT-specific jobs are available because the college is primarily concerned with placing its enormous pool of graduates in marketing and finance.
However, during my period, practically all IT students were placed. The infrastructure is adequate but needs to be more outstanding (there are computer laboratories with SAP and SPSS licenses. Some supplementary courses are offered; one of them was an Analytics certification course). So, if you are planning to pursue IT from IMT, I suggest you to go for it.
Both IMT Ghaziabad and Delhi School of Economics are well-known institutions in India for management education. However, the choice between the two depends on your individual preferences, goals, and requirements.
For reference, below is the relevant comparison of IMT G and DSE MBA.
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Particulars |
IMT Ghaziabad MBA |
DSE MBA IB |
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Highest Package |
INR 40.80 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 21.37 LPA |
INR 13.4 LPA |
|
Fees |
INR 18.8 LPA |
INR 30,392 (Total) |
RoI offered is good in DSE MBA IB. However, if you don’t have any financial constraints you can go for IMT G as it provides a pedestal for your career.
One of my close friends was an MBA alumnus at IMT Ghaziabad and here’s what he had to say.
Yes, you have to quit the job if you want the course regularly.
However, for an executive MBA course, you do not have to quit your job. All you have to do is just find a study center nearby and apply for it. For the executive MBA course, you can attend the classes during the weekends. Also, make sure that you are available during the examination times.
And for the regular MBA course, you have to clear the CAT examination. You can find the admission criteria on the official website of IMT Ghaziabad. The selection process is similar to IIMs.
IMT Ghaziabad is a better option than TAPMI for PGDM MBA because it has better infrastructure and placement opportunities. The faculty strength is also good, with experienced and well-exposed faculty members.
You can check the following table to analyse the same:
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Factors |
IMT-DCP Ghaziabad |
TAPMI |
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Establishment |
1980 |
1980 |
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Ranking (NIRF) |
44 |
38 |
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Course Fees |
INR 19,02,000 |
INR 16,50,000 |
|
Average Placement Salary |
17.35 LPA |
15.7 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
Gartner, HMC, Bajaj, HUL, Godrej etc. |
Accenture, AB Inbev, Capgemini, HCL, Cognizant etc. |
Yes, you should take an education loan. Here are some reasons why you should choose IMT Ghaziabad.
Yes, companies do have their own criteria to select students in the campus recruitment drives. But it totally depends upon your knowledge and skills. So, go ahead, take admission and work hard for good placement.